Governor Hope Uzodinma has rolled out a digital platform—ImoTalentHub.com—designed to identify, train, and connect Imo youths to global job and creative opportunities, marking what he calls “a new era of digital empowerment” for the state.
Speaking during the launch ceremony held in Owerri on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, Uzodinma described the initiative as a strategic move to bridge the gap between local talent and global demand in the creative and tech industries. The platform, built under the state’s Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Governance, allows users to register for digital skills training, pitch creative ideas, and access local and international funding or gig-based work opportunities.
The governor noted that ImoTalentHub.com would serve as a central repository for creative portfolios, youth-led innovations, and development-focused start-ups across the state. According to him, the state is poised to become “Nigeria’s digital powerhouse” through youth-driven innovation, education, and job creation.
Since the start of his second term, Uzodinma has doubled down on youth empowerment through digitalization, launching Imo Start-Up Week, expanding broadband access across rural LGAs, and partnering with tech giants like Google and Flutterwave. ImoTalentHub.com is expected to consolidate those gains by offering real-time access to mentorship, job boards, hackathons, and funding opportunities.
The Commissioner for Digital Economy, Dr. Chima Nwakanma, added that the portal also integrates tools for skill verification and employer reviews, ensuring a standard of professionalism and transparency that will attract international clients to Imo-based freelancers.
Youths in attendance expressed enthusiasm, describing the portal as “long overdue” and “the spark that could ignite new dreams.” Testimonials from early users indicate the platform has already begun connecting creatives and tech talents with local MSMEs and global recruiters.
Uzodinma concluded the event with a rallying call: “Imo no longer exports only palm oil and talents—we now export skill, ideas, and innovation. The future belongs to those who build, and we’re building it together.”
